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Parks / Outdoors 25 May 2016

Hidden oasis in Symonds Street

Symonds Street Cemetery, a public park since 1908, is a tree-lined oasis in the heart of the city.

Free 18 May 2016

Trees to return to Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill summit

A dawn planting ceremony next month will mark the first phase of returning a tree to the tihi (summit) of Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill.

Environment 17 May 2016

Vibrant orchids on display at the Wintergarden

Vibrant orchids are on display in the Auckland Domain Wintergardens through autumn and winter.

Community 12 May 2016

Cleaning up Ōtara's waterways and lake

The Ōtara Creek Community Planting Day on 28 May will kick off a wider community effort and strategy to bring about change in the Ōtara waterways and lake.

Beaches 4 May 2016

Muriwai Motor Camp getting an upgrade

An upgrade to Muriwai Motor Camp will kick off this week. It will give the campground a more efficient layout, as well as new showers, toilet blocks, laundry, kitchen, BBQ areas and the latest addition - a fish cleaning station.

Environment 29 Apr 2016

Creeping fuchsia at the Botanic Gardens

The blue pollen of these rare fuchsia are a treat for visitors to the Botanic Gardens.

Educational 29 Apr 2016

Survey shows Kiwis want to combat kauri dieback

Almost 90 per cent of all those surveyed by Colmar Brunton agreed that it is “important” or “very important” to manage kauri dieback, even given the other threats to kauri forests.

Community 28 Apr 2016

Bastion Point artwork blessed

The new artwork at the entranceway to the steps on Tamaki Drive, leading from Mission Bay to Bastion Point, has been blessed.

Events16 Results

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

02 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Tāwharanui Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

10 Aug 2024

Sunnyvale Stream Planting

Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for a planting at this gem of a backyard stream in Sunnyvale, and sta...

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

24 Aug 2024

Kūmara Tāpapa with Kelly Francis, Whenua Warrior

Learn how to grow kūmara from tipu, and how to save kūmara for seed. Hear about the the ways Māor...

15 Sep 2024

North Shore Marathon

Join one of New Zealand's most scenic running courses.

21 Sep 2024

Shine for a Cure

Join us on this walk, or you can do your own walk, in September.

08 Dec 2024

Howick Santa Parade

It's a great free day out for families.